Tux or a suit to my girlfriend's prom?

My girlfriend's prom is on April 14th= less than 2 weeks and I'm wondering whether I should get a Tux Rented or use a suit I already have. The situation is that she is in an special school district (at 20 years old) and I'm in college (at 20 years old). The thrill of tuxedos are waning on me and the event isn't even on a weekend night, it's on a Thursday night. Both sexes opinions please? She says it's up to me what I wear, but What should I do? (Suit or Tuxedo)

Well, in England we don't really have 'proms' but all the guys wore tuxes to every dance we had because..well basically they were guaranteed some heavy petting- the allure of the tuxedo is just too strong. I understand what you mean though about the $150 being a lot for one night. Is there anyway you can just rent the jacket and wear suit pants and a bow tie? I don't know these things never had to rent a suit jacket..

What Guys Said 1

go to H&M and get yourself a charcoal or black jacket. they fit great. nice v shape, slim, "care free formal" kind of vibe to it. ( I didn't even need to get mine tailored) and they only run at $70. and you'll OWN it.

shirt: H&M has em for $20. can't beat it. it may need to be tailored.

pocket square: $10. your jacket will be "naked" without one. it should compliment the tie, not take attention away from it. agiain, H&M.

Slacks: Lands end. com. you'll need to get them taken in a bit. put a 1 1/2 in. cuff etc. I got a pair for $30